Where and when
Best time to visit Male from India
The Maldives is a short flight from India's southern metros, with a choice between one-island-one-resort stays and guesthouses on local islands such as Maafushi that make the lagoons affordable; Male itself is a compact stopover city.
Cheapest month to fly: October, from ₹25,894 return (Kochi, seen 7 Oct). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹25,894 from Kochi.
Male month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Peak | 28° / 27°C | 53 mm | ₹27k ● live ₹28k |
| February | Peak | 28° / 27°C | 37 mm | ₹30k ● live ₹30k |
| March | Peak | 28° / 28°C | 50 mm | ₹26k ● live ₹48k |
| April | Shoulder | 29° / 28°C | 98 mm | ₹29k ● live ₹29k |
| May | Off-season | 29° / 28°C | 191 mm | – |
| June | Off-season | 29° / 28°C | 148 mm | – |
| July | Off-season | 28° / 28°C | 165 mm | – |
| August | Off-season | 28° / 27°C | 193 mm | – |
| September | Off-season | 28° / 27°C | 185 mm | – |
| October | Off-season | 28° / 27°C | 186 mm | ₹26k ● live ₹26k |
| November | Off-season | 28° / 27°C | 233 mm | ₹26k ● live ₹26k |
| December | Shoulder | 28° / 27°C | 183 mm | ₹29k ● live ₹33k |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: Maldives Meteorological Service: Climate of Maldives (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
No official 2026-27 holiday list could be opened on 2026-10-09: Ramadan 2027 and the Eid breaks follow moon sighting (cafes on Male and local islands close by day; resorts are unaffected) and Independence Day (26 July) needs an official page before it is added, so no events are listed.
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Male by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders can visit Maldives without a visa for up to 30 days. Free entry stamp on arrival. Submit the free IMUGA form within 96 hours of travel.
Male: questions
What is the best time to visit Male?
Male's peak season is January, February and March, with April and December as shoulder months. The Maldives Meteorological Service describes a drier north-east monsoon from January to March, a wetter south-west monsoon from mid-May to November, and December and April as transitional months. Rain usually falls as short showers between sunny spells, so the wet months are a gamble rather than a washout.
When is the rainy season in Male?
The wettest months are May, August and November, with about 191 mm, 193 mm, 233 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does Male get?
May is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 29°C. January has the coolest nights, around 27°C.
When is Male most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in January, February and March.
Which month is cheapest to fly to Male from India?
October 2026 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹25,894 from Kochi. We have fares for 7 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for Maldives?
Indian passport holders can visit Maldives without a visa for up to 30 days. Free entry stamp on arrival. Submit the free IMUGA form within 96 hours of travel.
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